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North Dakota Sales Tax Calculator

North Dakota has a 5% state sales tax, with local city and county additions bringing the total combined rates to between 5% and 8.5%. While the state's largest cities hover between 7.25% and 8%, a handful of smaller municipalities—such as Surrey, Tioga, and Park River—reach the maximum 8.5% rate by stacking both local city and county levies on top of the state baseline.

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Rates updated for May 2026

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified May 2026.

Verify rates on North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner

How it's calculated

Price × 0.075 = sales tax owed (Fargo / Cass County example)
1

Start with the purchase price: $20,000.00

2

Multiply by the combined tax rate to get the tax amount: $1,500.00

3

Add tax to the purchase price for the total amount due: $21,500.00

North Dakota sales tax rates by county

LocationCombined rate
Cass County (Fargo)7.5%
Burleigh County (Bismarck)7%
Grand Forks County (Grand Forks)7%
Ward County (Minot)7%
Morton County (Mandan)6.5%
Stark County (Dickinson)6.5%
Williams County (Williston)6.5%
Richland County (Wahpeton)6.5%

Common examples in North Dakota

Based on county rates shown above. Select your county in the calculator for a precise result.

Used car purchase

$12,000.00 purchase

$900.00

tax owed

New car purchase

$28,000.00 purchase

$2,100.00

tax owed

Electronics (laptop)

$1,000.00 purchase

$75.00

tax owed

Home appliance

$600.00 purchase

$45.00

tax owed

Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in North Dakota?
North Dakota's state sales tax rate is 5%. Cities can add local option taxes — most major cities add 1.5% to 2.5%, bringing combined rates to between 6.5% and 7.5%. Fargo's combined rate is approximately 7.5%, Bismarck and Grand Forks are around 7%. Some smaller cities with higher local levies can approach 8.5%.
What is exempt from sales tax in North Dakota?
North Dakota exempts most unprepared groceries and prescription drugs. Farm machinery and certain manufacturing equipment are also exempt. Unlike some neighboring states, North Dakota taxes most clothing at the standard rate with no general clothing exemption.
Does North Dakota have a sales tax holiday?
No. North Dakota does not have a general sales tax holiday or tax-free weekend.
Do you pay sales tax on a used car in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota charges sales tax on used vehicle purchases. A 5% motor vehicle excise tax applies at the time of title transfer, collected by the DMV. This is separate from the standard retail sales tax, though it functions similarly.
Is clothing taxable in North Dakota?
Yes. Most clothing and footwear is fully taxable in North Dakota at the standard combined rate. There is no clothing exemption.

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